In his recent LinkedIn update, Westpac representative Matt Kav seeks to depict colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this attempt at woke posturing comes across as disingenuous when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav's glowing endorsement of P. Cornwell ignores the serious accusations made against Cornwell , including tracking, harassment , and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
In neglecting to address these allegations , Matthew Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing promoted by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where M. Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Still, it neglects to recognize the impact of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those targeted.
The write-up points out Westpac Peter Cornwell the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's participation while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the façade of " marginalized status ."
This raises questions about corporate accountability and ethics when responding to misconduct allegations against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article highlights his support for social initiatives , it underscores that serious issues can be neglected if not properly addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this must be confronted above initiatives to showcase diversity and societal inclusion .